High power three-phase motors imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power three-phase motors by the United Arab Emirates reached $135.4 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $135.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $100.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $54.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $64.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $46.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $61.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.2M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports high power three-phase motors from
The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), China (16%), Finland (10%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+324% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $52.2M | 39% |
| China | $21.1M | 16% |
| Finland | $12.9M | 9.5% |
| Brazil | $6.9M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $6.7M | 4.9% |
| India | $6.3M | 4.7% |
| Czech Republic | $5.4M | 4% |
| Italy | $5.2M | 3.9% |
| United States | $3.4M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.6M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.07 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High power three-phase motors exports from the United Arab Emirates
Exports of high power three-phase motors by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.8 million in 2024 (200 tonnes). Most of it went to Senegal (24%), Brazil (14%), Saudi Arabia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Senegal | $681K | 24% |
| Brazil | $392K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $270K | 9.5% |
| China | $243K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $180K | 6.3% |
| Pakistan | $156K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 5.3% |
| Colombia | $138K | 4.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $93K | 3.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $90K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported high power three-phase motors worth $135.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to the United Arab Emirates?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($52.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Finland (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.2 million in 2017 to $135.4 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $71.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export high power three-phase motors?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Senegal, Brazil and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $132.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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